Book Review Scorned Justice by Margaret Daley

 

 





Book Description:

Texas Ranger Brody Calhoun is with his parents in west Texas when an unexpected attack injures the brother of Rebecca Morgan, Brody's high school sweetheart. The local sheriff, a good friend, asks for Brody s help. At first, it seems like an open-and-shut case. As Brody digs deeper, he realizes the attack may be related to an organized crime trial Rebecca will be overseeing. With Rebecca's help, he compiles evidence involving cattle rustling, bribery, and dirty payoffs that shatter the entire community and put Rebecca directly in the line of fire. Brody expects to protect her. What he never expects is to fall for Rebecca all over again, or for a murder to throw the case wide open. Is Brody's faith strong enough to withstand not only deep-rooted corruption and cattle rustling, but also love?

 

My Review:

This is the third in a series and I have to say I enjoyed this book as much as the other two. I was kept guessing as to who was causing problems. It shows how revenge can eat away at a person to the point where they act without really thinking it through or caring who they hurt. I like seeing how the Texas rangers work and I liked Brody. I also Like how Rebecca is a strong women who cares deeply for her nieces. The book kept me on my toes and I am looking forward to the next book in the series.



CFBA Tour Scorned Justice by Margaret Daley

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Scorned Justice Abingdon Press (April 1, 2013) by Margaret Daley

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Margaret Daley is an award winning, multi-published author in the romance genre. One of her romantic suspense books, Hearts on the Line, won the American Christian Fiction Writers’ Book of the Year Contest. Recently she has won the Golden Quill Contest, FHL’s Inspirational Readers’ Choice Contest, Winter Rose Contest, Holt Medallion and the Barclay Gold Contest. She wrote for various secular publishers before the Lord led her to the Christian romance market. She currently writes inspirational romance and romantic suspense books for the Steeple Hill Love Inspired lines, romantic suspense for Abingdon Press and historical romance for Summerside Press. She has sold eighty-three books to date.

Margaret was the president of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), an organization of Christia writers with over 2300 members. She was one of the founding members of the first ACFW local chapter, WIN in Oklahoma. She has taught numerous classes for online groups, ACFW and RWA chapters. She enjoys mentoring other authors.

Until she retired a few years ago, she was a teacher of students with special needs for twenty-seven years and volunteered with Special Olympics as a coach. She currently is on the Outreach committee at her church, working on several projects in her community as well as serving on her church’s vestry.

On a more personal note, she has been married for over forty years to Mike and has one son and four granddaughters. She treasures her time with her family and friends.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Texas Ranger Brody Calhoun is with his parents in west Texas when an unexpected attack injures the brother of Rebecca Morgan, Brody's high school sweetheart. The local sheriff, a good friend, asks for Brody's help. At first, it seems like an open-and-shut case. However, as Brody digs deeper, he realizes the attack may be related to an organized crime trial Rebecca will be overseeing. With Rebecca's help, he compiles evidence which involves cattle rustlers, bribery, and dirty payoffs that shatter the entire community and put Rebecca directly in the line of fire.

If you would like to read the first chapter of Scorned Justice, go HERE.

I am currently reading this book and loving it. I haven't been well the past week due to a reaction to some tablets. Will add a review as soon as I finish the book. Its taking longer to read these days.

Book Review Countdown to First Night by Jillian Hart, Margaret Daley and Brenda Minton

Book Descriptions

Everyone is looking forward to the spectacular New Year's Eve festivities in Snow Falls, Colorado-on First Night, anything seems possible! 

Winter's Heart by Jillian Hart 

Shelby Craig comes to Snow Falls for a First Night job, but secretly hopes it will be a respite from her grief and a haven for her two young kids. A sympathetic cop becomes the determined widow's staunchest ally-though helping her may break his heart. 

Six, five, four... 

Snowbound at New Year by Margaret Daley 

This was supposed to be a done deal! Children's book author Ellie Summers came to the festival to meet her new illustrator. She didn't expect him to turn down her proposal. And then to find the obstinate man so charming... Is it wrong to hope his matchmaking twin daughters succeed? 

Three, two, one... 

A Kiss at Midnight by Brenda Minton 

Pride is a hard thing to swallow, but Jolie Godwin does her best to ignore her grievances with Jake Wild this one time. The man is graciously letting her exhibit her artwork in his luxury resort for First Night. He seems like a good person and a devoted uncle. If only he'd always been so perfect. Because his kiss is something she can't forget.... 

Cue the fireworks! 

My Review:

Thanks to netgalley for my review copy.

I found this to be an interesting book as it focus's on New Years Eve. Each story is set in Snowfalls Colorado and the focus is the towns celebrations. The novellas are sweet and they move fairly fast due to the size but still are a good read. Each story has its own issues and its interesting to see how the characters deal with the different issues. The first books we see the hero and heroine meet when the heroine comes back to the town she spent summers as a girl and had a crush on the neighbour. We see what happens many years later. The second book deals with an author and and Illustrator and the differences they have to get the book right. The last one we have Hero and heroine from different walks of life and wondering if they can be compatible. 

This is a good read.

CFBA Tour Shattered Silence by Margaret Daley with reiview

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Shattered Silence Abingdon Press (September 2012) by Margaret Daley

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Margaret Daley is an award winning, multi-published author in the romance genre. One of her romantic suspense books, Hearts on the Line, won the American Christian Fiction Writers’ Book of the Year Contest. Recently she has won the Golden Quill Contest, FHL’s Inspirational Readers’ Choice Contest, Winter Rose Contest, Holt Medallion and the Barclay Gold Contest. She wrote for various secular publishers before the Lord led her to the Christian romance market. She currently writes inspirational romance and romantic suspense books for the Steeple Hill Love Inspired lines, romantic suspense for Abingdon Press and historical romance for Summerside Press. She has sold eighty-three books to date.

Margaret is currently the President for American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), an organization of over 2300 members. She was one of the founding members of the first ACFW local chapter, WIN in Oklahoma. She has taught numerous classes for online groups, ACFW and RWA chapters. She enjoys mentoring other authors.

Until she retired a few years ago, she was a teacher of students with special needs for twenty-seven years and volunteered with Special Olympics as a coach. She currently is on the Outreach committee at her church, working on several projects in her community as well as serving on her church’s vestry.

On a more personal note, she has been married for over forty years to Mike and has one son and four granddaughters. She treasures her time with her family and friends.



ABOUT THE BOOK

A serial killer is targeting illegal aliens in southern Texas. Texas Ranger Cody Jackson is paired with a local police officer, Liliana Rodriguez, to investigate the murders.

While the case brings Cody and Liliana ever closer, the tension between Americans and Mexican Americans heightens. As Cody and Liliana race to discover who is behind the murders and bring peace to the area, what they uncover isn't what they expected. Will Cody and Liliana's faith and love be strong enough to survive the storm of violence?

If you would like to read the first chapter of Shattered Silence, go HERE.

My Review:
I was looking forward to this book after reading Saving Hope. This book is just as good if not better. This time it deals with bullying and how it can stay with a person well into adulthood. As a victim of bullying I understand this very well and how it has lasting effects on a life. This book we see Liliana working with Cody to solve the spate of murders of illegals. Cody has moved to get his son away from the extremist views of his step father and we can see how he feels about people who are different to him. This book shows how easy bullying can happen and how we often dont realise comments or actions we may think are funny or not even think about can affect another person. The mystery of the murders is also interesting trying to find out who is involved and why they are happening. I really enjoyed this book.

Interview with Margaret Daley of Saving Hope.

Please help me welcome back Margaret Daley to my blog. Today she is talking about her latest book Saving hope and the important issue it highlights. At the end you will find a giveaway for this book.

1.   Saving Hope is the first book in the Men of the Texas Rangers series. How did the series come about? 

I have been fascinated by the Texas Rangers--a small elite group of law enforcement officers who cover the large state of Texas. Their history goes back into the 19th century. Then I interviewed a Texas Ranger and my respect grew even more by his dedication and desire for justice. There has been stories done about the Texas Rangers in a historical setting but not a lot in a contemporary one.

2.    How did you come up with the theme for Saving Hope?

 The Children of the Night Organization in California interested me. I started researching the issue of human/sexual trafficking and was appalled by how serious this problem is worldwide. Working with teenagers as a teacher made the subject even dearer to my heart.

3.    Saving Hope besides being a great book is very informative what would you like people to take out of the story? 

The importance of stopping human/sexual trafficking, an awareness of the problem and a sense of hope are what I would like people to take away from the story.

4.    How did you go about researching the subject? 

I interviewed a Texas Ranger, read articles and books about this--from facts to people who were involved in sexual trafficking.

5.    The issue of child or teen prostitution is not something a lot of us wouldn’t think about or have been aware off.  I know I didn’t know that much about it. I love how the book shows how easy it is for a teen to be recruited. What would you say to parents to help them be more informed about the subject? 

Read my book, become informed about the problem and be aware of what could happen.

6.    Do you have any comments for people reading the book? 

I hope you walk away from reading Saving Hope with something that enriched your life--a sense of hope even in a world filled with evil.

7.    Can you give us a hint of what the next book in the series will be about? 

Shattered Silence, out in October 2012, is about bullying in various situations--from children to adults. This is another subject I'm passionate about. I worked in a high school for years and saw the evidence and effect of bullying on teens.

Book Description:
When a teenager goes missing from the Beacon of Hope School, Texas Ranger Wyatt Sheridan and school director Kate Winslow are forced into a dangerous struggle against a human trafficking organization. But the battle brings dire consequences as Wyatt's daughter is terrorized and Kate is kidnapped. Now it's personal, and Wyatt finds both his faith and investigative skills challenged as he fights to discover the mastermind behind the ring before evil destroys everyone he loves.


For a chance to win this book in Amazon ebook format leave a comment relating to the interview and an way to contact you. You have to Tuesday 3 April 6 pm Australian time to enter. Any entries just saying please enter me will be discarded. 

Book Review Saving Hope By Margaret Daley

Book Description:
When a teenager goes missing from the Beacon of Hope School, Texas Ranger Wyatt Sheridan and school director Kate Winslow are forced into a dangerous struggle against a human trafficking organization. But the battle brings dire consequences as Wyatt's daughter is terrorized and Kate is kidnapped. Now it's personal, and Wyatt finds both his faith and investigative skills challenged as he fights to discover the mastermind behind the ring before evil destroys everyone he loves.


My review:
Thanks to netgalley for my review copy.
This book is definitely one of my top reads of the year because the story deals with an issue that is prevalent to today. The story deals with Child prostitution and how easy it is for teens to be recruited. Kate is the director of a program to help girls who have been rescued, escaped and arrested from their lives as prostitutes and is helping them to rebuild their lives and have a future. Wyatt is a Texas Ranger who works for the task force working to stop these rings. The story deals with a teen who goes to the aid of another and becomes trapped herself. At the same time Wyatt has a daughter he is worried about and is being very protective which at times can  cause issues between the two and could lead to trouble. The book also highlights things for parents and teens to look out for in someone who is trying to recruit or groom them and it may be the information that will save a readers child or child they are aquatinted with.   The book flowed well and was hard to put down, and at the same time was informative. If you are a parent, grandparent or have friends with children and teens this is a book well worth reading and sharing with teens. Not only do you get a great book to read you get very useful information on a subject many do not think about or realise how prevalent it is.

Getting to know you Monday with Margaret Daley

Hi all for Sept I am adding a getting to know you Monday. Today we have Margaret Daley and the next few weeks will be readers who have blogs.

Welcome Margaret to my blog thanks for taking the time to be here this week.

1. Can you tell us a little about yourself?

Up until last year I taught children with special needs for twenty-seven years. Last year I retired from teaching to become a full-time writer. I also am the Volunteer Officer for American Christian Fiction Writers, a national organization with 1900 members. I have been married to my husband for almost thirty-nine years and I have one son and four grandchildren. To date I have sold sixty-five books and hope to sell many more.

2. When you were a child did you have a favorite book or books?

I loved reading Nancy Drew books, which probably accounts for the fact today I love to read suspense and mysteries.

3. Do you have a favorite genre to both read and right write?

I love to read and write romantic suspense/adventures.

4. Did you have favorite authors growing up who have influenced you?

No, other than the person who wrote the Nancy Drew books.

5. When did you know you wanted to be an author?

Not until I was in my late twenties. I have always been a storyteller, but I never dreamed of being a writer when I was growing up.

6. How did you go about becoming an author?

I read a lot of romances. One day I decided I would try my hand at writing. From that point on I began to learn the craft of writing to put all those stories I kept coming up with down on paper.

7. If you were not a writer what would you like to be?

The other job I did was to teach children with special needs, and I loved to do that.

8. Outside reading and writing what do you like to do?

Be with my family, go to the lunch and the movies with my friends.

9. Do you have a place you love to visit or would love to visit?

My favorite place to visit was Tahiti. Bora Bora was gorgeous. I’d love to go back there and lay on the beach. I also loved England and Scotland. I would love to go to Ireland one day as well as Australia.

10. If you could have a meal with 3 living people, who would you choose and why?

James Rollins because I love his books. Rick Warren because I would love to talk to him about Jesus. Gary Chapman because I would love to talk to him about the five love languages.

Finally can you tell us about your current books and/or any that will be coming out soon. Also where we can find you on the web.

Second Chance Family is the fourth book in my Fostered by Love series and Together for the Holidays is the fifth one.

Back Blurb of Second Chance Family, July 2009, Love Inspired:
Dedicated teacher assistance Whitney Maxwell gave up her dream of a family years ago. But she’s about to get a lesson in faith and family from an unexpected source—a brave little boy named Jason. Jason and his dad are dealing with his autism the best they can, but Dr. Shane McCoy can’t put his tragic past behind him. As Whitney and Shane work together to help his son, could these two lost souls open their hearts to love again and become a lasting family?

Back Blurb of Together for the Holidays, November 2009, Love Inspired:
A single mother with a traumatic past, Lisa Morgan only wants to raise her son with love and values. But lately the boy is struggling. When is basketball coach becomes a reluctant role model, Lisa is relieved. Until she learns that David Russell is also a cop. She’s not read to share her past—or her heart. And neither is the world-weary detective. Yet as Christmas comes closer, the true meaning of the holiday brings them together in ways they never dared dream.

My web site is http://www.margaretdaley.com and my blog is http://margaretdaley.blogspot.com .

Margaret has a giveaway for us also. If you would like to win second chance family just leave a note in the comments with a way to contact you (if your account is linked to blogger with your email I can reach you that way) You have till Thursday noon Aussie time the 17th.